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one of my daughter's her mother- in-law volunteered at the library and asked us to come out at christmas, that is how it started. they knew we had a fantasy. >> seeing their faces light up when they see santa is just something that, it breaks me up. >> you can choose whatever you want. >> it gives us such satisfaction. a gift that i think keeps giving to all of us. >> ready, big smile. ho, ho, ho. >> merry christmas. >> for many faiths this is a season of reflection. hanukkah is an eight day jewish holiday also known as the festival of lights. one temple in san francisco takes the lights of the manora to the streets. we are introduced to the many faces of faith. >> reporter: the fourth night of hanukkah is the tipping point of miracles. welcome, good evening. >> the menora is a question of balance as well. how we find ourselves in this world. dealing between our culture here in california, san francisco and our jewish tradition between our children and our ancestors. constantly in balance between work and life. the fourth night of hanukkah allows us to see miracles each and every day in
one of my daughter's her mother- in-law volunteered at the library and asked us to come out at christmas, that is how it started. they knew we had a fantasy. >> seeing their faces light up when they see santa is just something that, it breaks me up. >> you can choose whatever you want. >> it gives us such satisfaction. a gift that i think keeps giving to all of us. >> ready, big smile. ho, ho, ho. >> merry christmas. >> for many faiths this is a season of...
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. >> one of my daughters, her mother-in-law started to volunteer. >> get in the back. >> seeing their faces like up when they see santa is just something that -- it breaks me up. >> you can choose whatever you want. >> what color? >> it gives us the satisfaction. the gift that keeps giving to all of us. >> big smile. >> reporter: for many, this is a season of reflection. hanukkah is an eight-day jewish holiday also known as the festival of lights. one temple in san francisco literally takes the lights of the menorah to the street. eric hinderguard introduces us now to the many different faces of this faith. ♪ >> the fourth night of hanukkah is the chipping point of miracles. welcome. good evening. [singing] >> the menorah is a question of balance as well. how we find ourselves in this world, dealing between our come -- our culture here in california our jew win tradition, between our children and ancestors. >> the fourth night of hanukkah allows us to see her ray kells every day -- to see miracles every day. happy hanukkah. >> you have to publicize the event. >> this sa dream come t
. >> one of my daughters, her mother-in-law started to volunteer. >> get in the back. >> seeing their faces like up when they see santa is just something that -- it breaks me up. >> you can choose whatever you want. >> what color? >> it gives us the satisfaction. the gift that keeps giving to all of us. >> big smile. >> reporter: for many, this is a season of reflection. hanukkah is an eight-day jewish holiday also known as the festival of lights....
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now that russia's president is expected to sign a bill into law by the end of the week. ktvu's mike mibach is live in the newsroom with the effect it's having on one young woman. >> reporter: that's right. it's like a political chess match with thousands of children in the middle. since 1992, more than 60,000 russian children have been adopted by u.s. families and here in the bay area the story hits home for one of those 60,000. a determined set of eyes. >> i just love clothes. >> reporter: a patient hand. >> i said it would be really cool if i could design them. >> reporter: 18-year-old julia rally has a dream and her life sketch he's a designer. >> they have a wonderful two- year program for fashion. >> reporter: in 2001, julia was an orphan in russia. >> she was so small, i could carry her through the airport myself on my hip. >> people in the orphanage who get kicked out at 15 and 16ened you're basically -- and you're basically on the streets and you're trying to make as much money as you can but it's very little and most of the children end up being poor. >> reporte
now that russia's president is expected to sign a bill into law by the end of the week. ktvu's mike mibach is live in the newsroom with the effect it's having on one young woman. >> reporter: that's right. it's like a political chess match with thousands of children in the middle. since 1992, more than 60,000 russian children have been adopted by u.s. families and here in the bay area the story hits home for one of those 60,000. a determined set of eyes. >> i just love clothes....
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was inappropriate and wrong. >>> the supreme court justice refused to block some of the healthcare law, as they rejected aware of and that business said the healthcare mandate very late the religious beliefs. now they must see if they will be fined and she will be heard in a lower court. >>> the 40-year-old democrat will find out the remainder of the term of a man who died earlier this month. he had served with president barack obama on air force one. >>> nelson mandela is out of the hospital this morning. he is back in hospital after being treated for gallstones. >>> he was called out to a home on market treat yesterday. he wanted to turn in old pn. the from world war ii. five and a half pounds of that was recovered and can could cause a lot of problems. >>> 23-year-old gina eunice made her first court appearance. eunice was drunk when she hit a group of people while walking a long twin peaks last thursday. a man was knocked down a hillside and killed. >> this case is a case that will be handled very aggressively. >> the entire unit's family is destroyed by what happened and i think i
was inappropriate and wrong. >>> the supreme court justice refused to block some of the healthcare law, as they rejected aware of and that business said the healthcare mandate very late the religious beliefs. now they must see if they will be fined and she will be heard in a lower court. >>> the 40-year-old democrat will find out the remainder of the term of a man who died earlier this month. he had served with president barack obama on air force one. >>> nelson...
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they site a report by the law center to prevent gun violence. they find states like connecticut, california and hawaii have fewer killings, state s with fewer restrictions have more deaths. supporters have argued that the school shooting in connecticut shows gun laws don't work. >>> a bay area video game company is being criticized for its marketing partnership with makers of guns used in a popular game. a story said when ea of redwood released it's latest medal of honor game it created a website featuring its gun making partners. the links the site led to the company's online catalogs. one critic called it a showroom for guns. ea later disabled the links saying had been unaware of them. >>> you can now go online to see the names of five thousand expelled from the boy scouts due to suspected sexual abuse. the los angeles times published the database which goes from 1947 to 1991. bay area reports come from san francisco, san jose, piedmont and san rafael. awareness has increased over the years but said the scouts failed to report many allegations
they site a report by the law center to prevent gun violence. they find states like connecticut, california and hawaii have fewer killings, state s with fewer restrictions have more deaths. supporters have argued that the school shooting in connecticut shows gun laws don't work. >>> a bay area video game company is being criticized for its marketing partnership with makers of guns used in a popular game. a story said when ea of redwood released it's latest medal of honor game it...
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it's likely seen as retaliation for a law. there appears to be no exception for families still adopts but some are holding on to hope. >> i'm sitting here thinking, oh my gosh, i'm sure this might not happen. >> reporter: agencies across the country like adopt international and domestic services are trying to figure out how to proceed. they're contacting families trying to start a letter writing campaign. they say something needs to be done. >> what happens to the kids that were told, i'm your mommy i'm coming to get you. then they don't come. that's the saddest. >> the 30 hour class for russian adoptions with a new requirement implemented in just the last few months. the agency has two family set to take it in january. for now that cost has not been cancelled. >>> police in san francisco are looking for a man who broke into a home in china town and groped a woman while she was sleeping. it happened around 2:00 yesterday morning in the woman's home at jackson and powell streetless. s t reetless -- powell streets. police say th
it's likely seen as retaliation for a law. there appears to be no exception for families still adopts but some are holding on to hope. >> i'm sitting here thinking, oh my gosh, i'm sure this might not happen. >> reporter: agencies across the country like adopt international and domestic services are trying to figure out how to proceed. they're contacting families trying to start a letter writing campaign. they say something needs to be done. >> what happens to the kids that...
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a new law today signed by vladimir putin bans all adoptions by american families. there appears to be no exceptions for families already adopting but some are holding out hope. >> she's trying to be very optimistic, she's saying no i'm sure it's going to happen. and i'm sitting here thinking, oh my gosh, i'm sure this might not happen. >> reporter: agencies across the country like adopt international and domestic services are trying to figure out how to proceed. there's an online petition and they're contacting families trying to start a letter writing campaign. they say something needs to be done. >> then what happens to the kids that were told i'm your mommy i'm coming to get you? then they don't come. >> reporter: the agency has two other families going through the process who's class was scheduled in february. for now that class has not been cancelled. in san francisco, ann rubin, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> more details now on u.s. reaction. the state department announced that they deeply regret the announcement. >>> crisis averted for now. a potentially cripplin
a new law today signed by vladimir putin bans all adoptions by american families. there appears to be no exceptions for families already adopting but some are holding out hope. >> she's trying to be very optimistic, she's saying no i'm sure it's going to happen. and i'm sitting here thinking, oh my gosh, i'm sure this might not happen. >> reporter: agencies across the country like adopt international and domestic services are trying to figure out how to proceed. there's an online...
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tara tonight deputies will be here doing a dui checkpoint, that is one tool they have enforcic the law. this morning something new is proposeed to stop impaired drivers. amy knows first hand what is it like getting stopped and issued a dui. >> the consequences are horrible, you have to take classes, do community service, i had to take a quarter off school just to do all this stuff, so it prolonged my graduation. >> but not every driver learns from past experience, that is why local law enforcement stood by the senator today in support of a new bill, it targets repeat dui offenders. >> we have tried increasing fines and revoking licenses to detore chronic offenders but we need to do more. >> it requires drivers convicted of a second offense to put a alcohol detection device in their car that will not allow the car to start if that happens and other states have been successful. >> according to data collected through new mexico's program rates were reduced by 75%. >> during this holiday period they have been patrolling and holding checkpoints to catch those drinking. hardwood thinks if th
tara tonight deputies will be here doing a dui checkpoint, that is one tool they have enforcic the law. this morning something new is proposeed to stop impaired drivers. amy knows first hand what is it like getting stopped and issued a dui. >> the consequences are horrible, you have to take classes, do community service, i had to take a quarter off school just to do all this stuff, so it prolonged my graduation. >> but not every driver learns from past experience, that is why local...
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law enforcement is also warning people not to drink and drive. officers and deputies are running saturation patrols in santa clara county. dui check points will take place tonight in san jose and gilroy. >> in marin county a homeowner was happy to be alive at this tree came crashing down. she thinks the wind and rain are what caused that tree to fall over. >>> the ktvu weather team can keep you up to date on weather conditions. you can follow them on twitter and facebook. >> we have new information tonight on a hit and run near twin peaks in san francisco. a woman identified as 56-year- old uyi yowl has died from her injuries. we've brought you this story as it was breaking last night. the woman's son said today his mother was visiting from china. investigators say the driver struck the four pedestrians as they walked. the impact knocked them down a steep dark hillside making rescue efforts difficult. police arrested a 24-year-old woman on charges of felony dui and hit and run. >> a shooting in a bank parking lot prompted two schools to go on loc
law enforcement is also warning people not to drink and drive. officers and deputies are running saturation patrols in santa clara county. dui check points will take place tonight in san jose and gilroy. >> in marin county a homeowner was happy to be alive at this tree came crashing down. she thinks the wind and rain are what caused that tree to fall over. >>> the ktvu weather team can keep you up to date on weather conditions. you can follow them on twitter and facebook....
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new california laws go into effect for the new year's. here is more on what drivers need to knowment. >> reporter: starting on january 1st you will be able to send and receive text if you have a hands free device that is powered by your voice. and they will be able to tell all underaged passenger that drinking is illegal and if alcohol is being transported, a person 25 years old must be on board to make sure they don't drink. the most recent party bus incident, a woman was killed when she fell out of a party bus when there was drinking involved. and they allowed cars with clean air vehicle stickers to be able to use high occupancy toll lanes even if there is just one person in the car. coming up later, a couple of new laws include if you are driving what sort of proof do you need to show to police if they pull to you over. janine de la vega, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> -- if they pull you over janine de la vega ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> we have an accident 580 westbound and it apparently has gotten worse and needs to be fixed
new california laws go into effect for the new year's. here is more on what drivers need to knowment. >> reporter: starting on january 1st you will be able to send and receive text if you have a hands free device that is powered by your voice. and they will be able to tell all underaged passenger that drinking is illegal and if alcohol is being transported, a person 25 years old must be on board to make sure they don't drink. the most recent party bus incident, a woman was killed when she...
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. >>> law enforcement agencies are on the roads this holiday season looking for erratic drivers. 256 people have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. that's 19 fewer than the year before. >> you know people should be enjoying the families and not having to worry about facing potential jail time or fines or anything like that. so they should make some decisions ahead of time before they partake in any festivities that involves alcohol. >> reporter: funding for the dui program come from the traffic safety administration. >>> for the community of newtown this is a somber christmas as people remember the 26 victims gunned down nearly two weeks ago. volunteers are working three hour shifts to watch over a day long candlelight vigil and ensure that those candles stay lit. police officers from other communities are filling in for newtown police so that they can have this holiday off. >>> and there was a little jolt this afternoon in milpitas. the usgs reported a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck just before 12:30 p.m. the epicenter was 12.4 miles from milpitas. >>> not
. >>> law enforcement agencies are on the roads this holiday season looking for erratic drivers. 256 people have been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. that's 19 fewer than the year before. >> you know people should be enjoying the families and not having to worry about facing potential jail time or fines or anything like that. so they should make some decisions ahead of time before they partake in any festivities that involves alcohol. >> reporter:...
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law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty dropped. 127 officers were killed this year. down 23% from 2011. in california 2 officers died this year compared to 10 last year, which is an 80% drop. he was shot during a traffic stop in september and he was gunned down in april. >>> police released the identity of a man killed in a shooting last week. he was gunned friday night on 65th street. investigators are not releasing any information about suspects or a motive. it was the second homicide in emeryville this year. >>> san francisco police are searching for a teenager who escaped. a transport service was bringing the 16-year-old by the -- boy to the center. the teen somehow managed to escape. the driver tried to chase the teen but lost track of him. officers say the boy from extradited from southern california. he was black, and was last seen wearing a glittery black tank top and dark acid-wash jeans. >>> a lawsuit has been filed in the case of misconduct by san francisco police officers. he filed the lawsuit on behalf of three people who say they were wrongfully arreste
law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty dropped. 127 officers were killed this year. down 23% from 2011. in california 2 officers died this year compared to 10 last year, which is an 80% drop. he was shot during a traffic stop in september and he was gunned down in april. >>> police released the identity of a man killed in a shooting last week. he was gunned friday night on 65th street. investigators are not releasing any information about suspects or a motive. it was the...
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i just served my mother-in-law your chicken noodle soup but she loved it so much... i told her it was homemade. everyone tells a little white lie now and then. but now she wants my recipe [ clears his throat ] [ softly ] she's right behind me isn't she? [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. >>> a southern california family really likes christmas trees this season they managed to put 103 of them inside their house. mom and chief decorator allyson seaward
i just served my mother-in-law your chicken noodle soup but she loved it so much... i told her it was homemade. everyone tells a little white lie now and then. but now she wants my recipe [ clears his throat ] [ softly ] she's right behind me isn't she? [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that...
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one those laws provides a paper trail. we sifted through hundreds of federal discrimination compliant and struggled to find any that dealt directly with bullying. the state says you will not find any in its uniform complaint system either. that's because bullying wasn't included. educators still advise people to go to teenagers first. >> this law has the claw that's requires teachers to intervene when they witness act of bullying. >> reporter: for at first time ever, a $400,000 school audit is under way. >> i want to see what's in place. to see if the teachers know what the rules are, know what the laws rin a actually talk to students and parent to see if they understand what their rights are. >> reporter: averagely member who wrote one of the laws, supports the audit. we can't expect them to go away in 100 dayses. people talk to say bullying are truly go away when people are guided by not law but what's right. >> you can't sleep tight bedbugs bite. an investigation shows even the nation's strictest regulation make no diff
one those laws provides a paper trail. we sifted through hundreds of federal discrimination compliant and struggled to find any that dealt directly with bullying. the state says you will not find any in its uniform complaint system either. that's because bullying wasn't included. educators still advise people to go to teenagers first. >> this law has the claw that's requires teachers to intervene when they witness act of bullying. >> reporter: for at first time ever, a $400,000...
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. >>> two uc berkeley law students have been charged with animal cruelty. 24-year-old erik cuellar. and justin teixeira are accused of decapitating a bird. >>> oakland is bridging in outside help to try to lower its crime rate. they have hired a former los angeles police chief as a consultant. and now he is going to be developing strategies to reduce the violence in oakland. earlier this month the city agreed to have a court appointed director oversee the police department and avoid a federal takeover. >>> oakland woman shot while attending christmas eve mass remains in the hospital. maria spoke to us in spanish from her bed at highland hospital. she was with her family inside the central bethel church when stray bullets from an outside shooting came through the walls. she was hit near her heart while shielding her seven-year- old twin sons. >> the pastor was talking and then we heard something but we thought it was fire works but then it was shots. >> she is sad she is in the hospital away from her children. the church group showed their support for her by participating in a servic
. >>> two uc berkeley law students have been charged with animal cruelty. 24-year-old erik cuellar. and justin teixeira are accused of decapitating a bird. >>> oakland is bridging in outside help to try to lower its crime rate. they have hired a former los angeles police chief as a consultant. and now he is going to be developing strategies to reduce the violence in oakland. earlier this month the city agreed to have a court appointed director oversee the police department and...
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that law requires schools must raise student test scores in english and math by 2014. the state superintendent of public education says the requirements are unworkable, and unrealistic. he says federal officials told him last week, they're ready to deny california's waiver. without a waiver low income schools are more likely to be taken over by the state, and may lose federal funding. >>> russia's president is expected to sign into law a bill that bans american families from adopting russian orphans. the dire reality for those who don't find a home. >> reporter: a determined set of eyes. >> i just love clothes. >> reporter: a patient hand. 18-year-old julie rally has a dream. in her life sketch, she is a fashion designer. >> a thing about going to konyata college. they have a wonderful two year program for fashion. >> reporter: in 2001, julia was an orphan in russia. >> she was so small at that time, i could carry her through the airport myself on my hip. >> people in the orphanage would get kicked out at 15 and 16, and you're basically on the streets. no good, and you
that law requires schools must raise student test scores in english and math by 2014. the state superintendent of public education says the requirements are unworkable, and unrealistic. he says federal officials told him last week, they're ready to deny california's waiver. without a waiver low income schools are more likely to be taken over by the state, and may lose federal funding. >>> russia's president is expected to sign into law a bill that bans american families from adopting...
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. >>> tougher fun laws and few test. >>> rain is moving across the bay area this morning and we will show you what it looks like at several locations. >> traffic is moving a long well, we have a few spin outs to tell you about coming up. . >>> good wednesday morning, tracking some rain showers heavier amounts closer to san jose and santa clara. >>> time now 6:43 here is a look at some of the top stories we are following. christmas vacation is ending for president barack obama and they are working on getting a deal on the table. president barack obama is leaving hawaii and he will be back to negotiate with lawmakers. >>> people are still without power in oakland after a car crash. they hit each other before running into a utility pole off of interstate 580. at one point power was knocked out to 6800 page customers. police are still looking for the person who ran from the scene. >>> the day after christmas is known as the busiest day of the year. retailers are hoping to boost their bottom line before year's end. >>> and they are going back to work and urging drivers to proceed with cau
. >>> tougher fun laws and few test. >>> rain is moving across the bay area this morning and we will show you what it looks like at several locations. >> traffic is moving a long well, we have a few spin outs to tell you about coming up. . >>> good wednesday morning, tracking some rain showers heavier amounts closer to san jose and santa clara. >>> time now 6:43 here is a look at some of the top stories we are following. christmas vacation is ending for...
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another law that does into effect, it involves party lines and they will be held responsible to tell all teenagers that drinking is illegal. a person who is 25 years old must be on board to make sure they don't drink and that was in response to young adults drinking on party buses. the most recent involved a young woman who was killed on highway 17 when she fell out of a party bus where there was drinking involved. >> you can't rent a car under 25, why should you be allowed to be partying in a bus under 25. however we feel about the age, 21 is the age and there should be somebody older than that to kind of keep an eye on things. >> that will be a point news of certain cars which is ab25. and that allows, cars with clean air stickers to allow clean occupancy toll lanes if there is just one person in the car. they will have road signs, much that is see and they will be called super alert and will let drivers know if there is somebody in eminent danger. reporting live janine de la vega ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> they have agreed to a 1 police dollars settlement in a case involving
another law that does into effect, it involves party lines and they will be held responsible to tell all teenagers that drinking is illegal. a person who is 25 years old must be on board to make sure they don't drink and that was in response to young adults drinking on party buses. the most recent involved a young woman who was killed on highway 17 when she fell out of a party bus where there was drinking involved. >> you can't rent a car under 25, why should you be allowed to be partying...
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a judge panel agreed to block the law. breaking news that we're just getting. more information as we get it. >>> we bring you so many stories about mothers who have lost their children to violence. rob roth shows us how for them life does go. amid the difficult days there sometimes comes a day like today. >> reporter: this was the day to be pampered and perhaps set aside anguish if only for a few hours. >> it's like a vacation. >> reporter: valiry is part of a club no one wants to be in. each has lost a child to homicide. this mother has buried four of her children. all died violently. >> there are times i cried my eyes almost out. >> reporter: today she could relax a little. she along with the other mothers here are members of the healing circle. >> that makes me feel good. i have not had my nails done in years. >> you need soothing for all this negative and stress that's going on. >> reporter: we thought this was a wonderful way to take a moment away from some grieving moms. to really enjoy something and personalize and help get a healing process going. >> re
a judge panel agreed to block the law. breaking news that we're just getting. more information as we get it. >>> we bring you so many stories about mothers who have lost their children to violence. rob roth shows us how for them life does go. amid the difficult days there sometimes comes a day like today. >> reporter: this was the day to be pampered and perhaps set aside anguish if only for a few hours. >> it's like a vacation. >> reporter: valiry is part of a club no...
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. >> i hope you watch us law down and know we're lying down in a silent protest to remember the 26 people that lost their lives in newtown. >> reporter: protesters laid on the ground as each victim was remembered. former teacher held a sign for victoria soto who died protecting her students. >> it gave me shivers to receive and hold her card. i admire what she did and would hope that if i had ever been called to do that i would act in the same way. >> reporter: part of this demonstration. 20 pairs of children's shoes. a powerful and symbolic image for so many year today. >> i just want congress to know when they get to go home to their families that a lot of people can't do that this year. >> reporter: the silent protest was organized by a curvier of a shooting 13 years ago. she's pushing for stricter gun control. >> international background checks and closing the loophole. and banning assault rifles. there is no need to have ar-15 rifles in the hands of civilians. >> the founder of a new york- based video game site called for a cease fire yesterday. the webmaster of gamer fit nation said
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he could face prison time and that could effect his future career in law. he was only charged with a misdemeanor. >> time now is 8:32 and only on 2 in the north bay, they're trying to find a man who jumped in a creek during a police chase. he was swept away on monday. he jump until the creek to avoid a drunk driving test. yesterday diverse used a new underwater camera called a video ray. >> you'll see it used in this type of involvement where it gives us a pair of eyes under water. >> the county is borrowing the video ray they bought it with antiterrorism funds aimed at explosives. >> police are asking for the public's help in finding a 63 year old woman missing for days. she was last seen on december 20th. she had recently talked about suicide. she did not take her purse, cell phone or id with herful her dodge neon is also missing. they have no idea where she went but she has ties to napa and idaho. >> the military is investigating the fire jet that went down near fresno. it crashed during a routine training mission yesterday afternoon in the owennings val
he could face prison time and that could effect his future career in law. he was only charged with a misdemeanor. >> time now is 8:32 and only on 2 in the north bay, they're trying to find a man who jumped in a creek during a police chase. he was swept away on monday. he jump until the creek to avoid a drunk driving test. yesterday diverse used a new underwater camera called a video ray. >> you'll see it used in this type of involvement where it gives us a pair of eyes under water....
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many law law enforcement agents pay people to turn in their guns. ktvu's john fowler tells us one county is taking that effort one step further. >> reporter: at the civic center a national first. >> we don't need that exposed to our young people. >> reporter: he set up a program, a twist on the first ever gun buy back next month. in addition to purchasing guns like these, police will also buy back violent video games. >> they will be destroyed. they are not going to be recirculated. >> reporter: one gamer group called for a national cease fire today on online shooter games and after trying to regulate violent games, he sneered at the national rifle association. i find it mind-boggling they suddenly cares about the harmful effects of video games. still experts don't agree whether video game violence increases real life violence. studies have failed to show a link between homicides and violent video games. >> that is how everything starts. with the videos. >> slippery slope to recalling video games. >> well intended. but it is a poor idea. >> reporter
many law law enforcement agents pay people to turn in their guns. ktvu's john fowler tells us one county is taking that effort one step further. >> reporter: at the civic center a national first. >> we don't need that exposed to our young people. >> reporter: he set up a program, a twist on the first ever gun buy back next month. in addition to purchasing guns like these, police will also buy back violent video games. >> they will be destroyed. they are not going to be...
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. >>> officers are looking for and they say he killed his brother-in-law. he left in an orange truck and he is considered to be armed and dangerous. >>> they are banning together to find an answer to problems putting escalators out of service. there are many things that can put escalators out of service, dropped keys and change, during the first week of june, a record 28 escalators were out of service. >>> firefighters in contra costa are getting a new tool to help save lives. we have more on how it detects local hospitals. >>> they are unwrapping all the presents and the botanical guard end, people are enjoying geese, swans answer other birds and families can rent a boat in the biggest lake which is stow lake. >> you are new to the area, there is definitely lots to see. unfortunately we have a new accident to talk about in oakland. >>> that is right, 880 is shut down due to this accident, it happened in the northbound direction at the fruit veil exit. this is north of where the an happened and didn't a quite a bit of debris. >>> at the toll plaza, traffic
. >>> officers are looking for and they say he killed his brother-in-law. he left in an orange truck and he is considered to be armed and dangerous. >>> they are banning together to find an answer to problems putting escalators out of service. there are many things that can put escalators out of service, dropped keys and change, during the first week of june, a record 28 escalators were out of service. >>> firefighters in contra costa are getting a new tool to help...
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my mother-in-law lives in roseville, so it took us two hours from roseville to get here. >> reporter: john kaiser from danville made the drive so his family could do this, take in the snow and go sleeding. a long -- go sledding. a long drive means they will stay for a while. >> until it gets freezing, we will stay and then get in the car and go home. >> reporter: on the back of the tow truck was a car that just was towed. it looks like the car may have been in an accident. the people here who are heading up interstate 80 heading up over the summit, they will hit chain controls. right now, the chain controls are in effect from king vail over to truckee, so that's essentially the gap of interstate 08245 covers the summit. ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the rain in the bay hear has had a big impact on the snow in the sierra. officials save the content of the snow pack is 146% of normal for this time of year. the snow pack provides a third of the water supply for homes, farms and industries in california. the first official snow survey is scheduled for next week. >>> a fatal acci
my mother-in-law lives in roseville, so it took us two hours from roseville to get here. >> reporter: john kaiser from danville made the drive so his family could do this, take in the snow and go sleeding. a long -- go sledding. a long drive means they will stay for a while. >> until it gets freezing, we will stay and then get in the car and go home. >> reporter: on the back of the tow truck was a car that just was towed. it looks like the car may have been in an accident. the...
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organized by is our viver of a jewish community center shooting 13 years ago, pushing for stricter gun laws. >> universal background checks and closing the gun show loophole would stop so many lives from being taken. that and banning assault rifles. there is no need to have ar-15 rifles in the hands of civilians. >> reporter: in san francisco, cara lui, ktvu channel 2news. >>> the founder of a new york-based video game site called for a cease-fire from violent online games yesterday. the webmaster of gamer fit nation said he believes tens of thousands of players participated, but many people who left comments on his website said video games had nothing to do with the shootings and said the cease-fire was an example of using a tragedy as self promotion. >>> san mateo's county chief probation officer -- federal investigators are looking into allegations against stuart forest. the u.s. postal service inspection service is heading up the investigation and the fbi is assisting. >>> officials with the america's cup boat race say larry ellison's oracle team spied on a competitor. an international
organized by is our viver of a jewish community center shooting 13 years ago, pushing for stricter gun laws. >> universal background checks and closing the gun show loophole would stop so many lives from being taken. that and banning assault rifles. there is no need to have ar-15 rifles in the hands of civilians. >> reporter: in san francisco, cara lui, ktvu channel 2news. >>> the founder of a new york-based video game site called for a cease-fire from violent online games...
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the supreme court says the law still allows stores to restrict or ban protesters as labor has special protection under state and federal law. >>> a woman who's shocking gang rape and beating on a bus lead to daily demonstrations in india has died in a singapore hospital. protesters have called for the death penalty. the victim was moved to singapore for internal injuries. the attackers beat her and her male companion, stripped them naked and threw them off a bus. >>> majority leader harry reed says the bill should not be stopped by the fiscal cliff. speaker john boehner has not decided whether to consider the bill before the current house session ends on january 3rd. >>> more than 100,000 people are still sitting in the dark and cold in arkansas tonight. 130,000 homes and businesses are without power after a christmas day blizzard from more than 15-inches of snow to the state. utility crews are working around the clock. some areas may not get the lights back on until the new year. >>> it's cold and gray out there, dark any way. >> already, we're tracking a few more rain showers with t
the supreme court says the law still allows stores to restrict or ban protesters as labor has special protection under state and federal law. >>> a woman who's shocking gang rape and beating on a bus lead to daily demonstrations in india has died in a singapore hospital. protesters have called for the death penalty. the victim was moved to singapore for internal injuries. the attackers beat her and her male companion, stripped them naked and threw them off a bus. >>> majority...
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prop 30 voted into law in november will mean higher sales taxes and higher income taxes on the states top earners. the fiscal cliff would add to that. hitting all americans with higher taxes. the lowest income folks will see their take home pay shrink just over 3.5%. average earners 4% and top earners 6%. >>> the crystal ball that drops in new york's time square will have a little something extra this year. workers are already installing the 288 crystal panels. one of them is a little different from the rest. it's engraved with the name of dick clark. he hosted the new years eve telecast from time square for 40 years. this year's show will be hosted by ryan sea crest. >>> time now 6:26. let's go to tara. she is covering traffic. there is something going on in marin. >> yeah pretty minor thing. 101 northbound at highway 37 this is in novato. we have a stalled vehicle or someone that spun out. chp has not figured that out yet. right now let's take a live look at down in the south bay. 280 at the 880 split headlight there is are northbound traffic toward santa clara no delays. and 680 at
prop 30 voted into law in november will mean higher sales taxes and higher income taxes on the states top earners. the fiscal cliff would add to that. hitting all americans with higher taxes. the lowest income folks will see their take home pay shrink just over 3.5%. average earners 4% and top earners 6%. >>> the crystal ball that drops in new york's time square will have a little something extra this year. workers are already installing the 288 crystal panels. one of them is a little...
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states with fewer restrictions have more deaths per capita and gun right holders say gun laws don't work. >>> according to a story in the new york times, a bay area video company joined forces to promote the release of a game and the guns used in it. back in october, they released their latest website featuring gun manufacturing partners. they made many assault weapon accessories and the websites were disabled. >>> a woman was shot on christmas eve protecting the children around her. theresa cordova was trying to shield the children as bullets came through the better they will church monday -- bethel church monday night. the pastor explains what happened during his sermon. >> are you scared to go back? >> a little bit, but i have to go in. i am serving god and i have to go back. >> he has counted seven or eight shots in the wall of the church and one bullet ended up in the baby's stroller. >>> she drove her car into a group of four pedestrians. she died of her injuries and two other people were hurt but are expected to survive. >>> a manhole explosion shut down the area and fortunately n
states with fewer restrictions have more deaths per capita and gun right holders say gun laws don't work. >>> according to a story in the new york times, a bay area video company joined forces to promote the release of a game and the guns used in it. back in october, they released their latest website featuring gun manufacturing partners. they made many assault weapon accessories and the websites were disabled. >>> a woman was shot on christmas eve protecting the children...
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local law enforcement handles any arrests of people who are carrying those weapons. tsa spokesman says one passenger traveling from jfk airport in new york tried to take 26 guns on board a flight. >>> preparations for the tournament of roses parade are in full swing. hundreds of volunteers are building and painting floats in pasadena. later today they will cover the structures and all kinds of planned material. stanford band and san jose christmas band will march in the parade as well. >>> the san jose -- san jose state football team has finished its best season. fans crowded into the pizza company in downtown san jose. they look happy. they were there to cheer on the spartans. and it was a close game. san jose state sealed victory by forcing the turnover late in the fourth quarter and that led to a touchdown and a 29-20 win. the team finished their season without head coach mike mcintire. >> it's been an amazing season. i think the nation started to take notice. san jose state is a sleeping giant in terms of the sports program here. we are starting to show good thin
local law enforcement handles any arrests of people who are carrying those weapons. tsa spokesman says one passenger traveling from jfk airport in new york tried to take 26 guns on board a flight. >>> preparations for the tournament of roses parade are in full swing. hundreds of volunteers are building and painting floats in pasadena. later today they will cover the structures and all kinds of planned material. stanford band and san jose christmas band will march in the parade as well....
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both programs are part of national settlements of bankers who didn't follow the laws. >>> tara, said the incident in san francisco is cleared. >> those bricks on 80 near the fremont street offramp have been cleared. it's smooth sailing around the city. we want to show you that we do have a fallen tree here and the chp is advising caution here. highway 35 at skyline boulevard, be aware of it. it's blocking the roadway. up next, we have a look at the bay bridge toll plaza where it's smooth sailing into the city. no delays to report. at the golden gate bridge, it's sort of the same story. if we take a live look at that, you can see it was a little bit wet out there earlier but now things are drying up quickly. and in san mateo, we can take a look at the san mateo bridge. you can see that traffic is flowing well into foster city on the right-hand side of your screen. >>> 7:24. here's rosemary. >> all right. partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies happening outside our door. a good-looking start to the day. here is a beautiful shot. look at this. sunrise rose about four minutes ago. die and -
both programs are part of national settlements of bankers who didn't follow the laws. >>> tara, said the incident in san francisco is cleared. >> those bricks on 80 near the fremont street offramp have been cleared. it's smooth sailing around the city. we want to show you that we do have a fallen tree here and the chp is advising caution here. highway 35 at skyline boulevard, be aware of it. it's blocking the roadway. up next, we have a look at the bay bridge toll plaza where...
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local law enforcement agencies handle any arrest. a tsa spokesman also reported a passenger traveling from jfk airport in new york tried to take 26 stun guns on a flight in his carry on bag. >>> the best places for men to live, according to men's health magazine san jose is the second best place with high marks for health and sentence. san francisco came in third. rankings were based on 38 tkáeufrpbt criteria. boise idaho came in first -- different criteria. boise idaho came in first. >>> the saints take on bowling green and win. what's next for the team and the challenge ahead. >>> the skies may have been cleared today but that's about to change. chief meteorologist bill martin is coming up with when we can expect more rain. >>> there's reason to celebrate in the south bay tonight, after san jose state university football team delivered in its first bowl game appearance in six years. ktvu's robert handa was with a group of fans as the spartans sealed their win on a national stage and without their head coach. san jose state footbal
local law enforcement agencies handle any arrest. a tsa spokesman also reported a passenger traveling from jfk airport in new york tried to take 26 stun guns on a flight in his carry on bag. >>> the best places for men to live, according to men's health magazine san jose is the second best place with high marks for health and sentence. san francisco came in third. rankings were based on 38 tkáeufrpbt criteria. boise idaho came in first -- different criteria. boise idaho came in first....
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mayor last week to see what they could do to address gun violence and they are hoping for stricter gun laws in the future. >>> the craft hunger bowl, they will serve dinner at the memorial church and they will donate three meals to three san francisco charities for each ticket sold. the game is this saturday at at&t. we have been tracking santa and we are using norad. here is a live picture and guests have already arrived and we understand stand is around china right now. this year norad has partnered with the mapping service to help show santa's stops around the world. >> how does he go so fast. that is crazy. >> i think there is magic involved. >>> well, we want to remind you there are 15 minute delays due to residual affects and you may still be experiencing delays. let's look at the san mateo bridge, the right-hand side is moving nicely into foster city and on the opposite side. they are experiencing congestion because of an earlier crash but there are still delays so give yourself some extra time. >>> sunday's storm has pulled out of the area but not before giving us quite a bit of rai
mayor last week to see what they could do to address gun violence and they are hoping for stricter gun laws in the future. >>> the craft hunger bowl, they will serve dinner at the memorial church and they will donate three meals to three san francisco charities for each ticket sold. the game is this saturday at at&t. we have been tracking santa and we are using norad. here is a live picture and guests have already arrived and we understand stand is around china right now. this year...
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the court says the law should get a full hearing. there will be supporters who say it helps patients have normal lives but opponents say it is dangerous. >> a federal judge gave final approval to bp's settlement with people and businesses who lost money because of a massive oil spill in the gulf of mexico. bp estimated it will pay $7.8 billion to cover economic and medical claims by 100,000 businesses and individuals. but the agreement has no cap. so the company could end up paying more. both sides say they are relieved that the legal process will not drag on for decades. >>> well, chevron has agreed to pay more than $145,000 in fines to settle more than 25 air quality violations in the richmond refinery. the citations date back to 2003 and include failing to inspect for leaks and exceeding pollution limits. all of those violations happened before the august 6 fire caused by a vapor cloud that ignited. it sent 15,000 people to hospitals. >>> financial problems at the college of marin could keep some students from receiving scholarshi
the court says the law should get a full hearing. there will be supporters who say it helps patients have normal lives but opponents say it is dangerous. >> a federal judge gave final approval to bp's settlement with people and businesses who lost money because of a massive oil spill in the gulf of mexico. bp estimated it will pay $7.8 billion to cover economic and medical claims by 100,000 businesses and individuals. but the agreement has no cap. so the company could end up paying more....
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. >>> several new driving laws go into effect starting on january 1st. we are in san jose to tell you about some of them. >> reporter: right now if you get pulled over by police you have to show written proof of insurance but starting on january 1st, you can show that proof by using your smart phone or tablet. >> i have not heard of that but that would be great. then i don't have to worry about its condition in my car or whatever. i would love to be able to do that, have the picture of my insurance and be able to show that instead. >> reporter: another new law involving control phones makes it legal to send and receive texts with hands free device that are powered by voice operated software. here is another new law, if you are driving a car with a clean air vehicle sticker you will be allowed to use toll lanes like the ones on 680 and 237. >> set up for people to buy them, that's good. >> reporter: here is an interesting law. self driving cars will be allowed on public roads as long as a licensed driver is in the driver's seat. that law was written by a
. >>> several new driving laws go into effect starting on january 1st. we are in san jose to tell you about some of them. >> reporter: right now if you get pulled over by police you have to show written proof of insurance but starting on january 1st, you can show that proof by using your smart phone or tablet. >> i have not heard of that but that would be great. then i don't have to worry about its condition in my car or whatever. i would love to be able to do that, have...
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the president signed it into law. more than ten million voted to support it but more than two thirds did not participate. critics say it passed to quickly. human rights watch said it protects some rights but undermines others. >> russia's president could soon decide if americans should be ban from adopting russian children. the government voted in favor of such a ban. russian activists say it deprives children of the chance to leave orphanages. it's a response to a united states law calling for sanctions against russia. >>> today marks the 8th anniversary of the quake and tsunami. survivors held prayer services. the un called it the worst natural disaster to hit thailand. tsunami's went through 14 countries. 200,000 people died. >> we are back on storm watch this day after christmas. mark is tracking a fast moving storm that has produced plenty of rain. >> and we check the return polesis of major stores. what you need to know before you return that unwanted gift. >> here is a look at bridge. you can see it's wet. we w
the president signed it into law. more than ten million voted to support it but more than two thirds did not participate. critics say it passed to quickly. human rights watch said it protects some rights but undermines others. >> russia's president could soon decide if americans should be ban from adopting russian children. the government voted in favor of such a ban. russian activists say it deprives children of the chance to leave orphanages. it's a response to a united states law...
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maryland's law takes effect tuesday january 1st. >> that's also the day when new driving laws start in california. drifters can text on their phones while driving as long as they are using voice operated hands free technology. safety experts de disapprove of the change. >>> there are new laws taking effect on january 1st. right now drivers suspected of driving unthe influence have the option of taking a breath, blood or urine test. the urine test is being eliminated. also new standards for red light cameras. and the silver alert system is for missing people older than 65. >> cold but dry conditions during the bowl game today in san francisco. . >> the arizona state sun devil mascot and marching band entertained a human crowd yesterday. the rally was to get everybody pumped up for the craft fight hunger bowl at at&t park. some 33,000 tickets have been sold for the game between arizona state and navy. kickoff set for 1:00. this is the only bowl game devoted to a cause where every ticket sold craft will do donate a meal to several food banks. >> good morning. a mainly dry, cool winter day
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from a law enforcement perspective. you would have to have a guard outside of every classroom. >> armed guard would negatively impact the learning environment. he said he is for gun control and removing the barriers to mental health treatment >>> a teenager shot earlier this month is speaking out for the first time. she said she is lucky to be alive. a gunman stormed the mall and killing people. >> she and a friend were able to make it out to ask for help. >> it is bullet fragment that is she got out. >> people are sending cards. e-mailing. and saying they are praying for me. that helps. it is a big impact. >> she just got home from the hospital last week. she is hoping to return to school after winter break. >>> a dangerous happening in vacaville, the car was stopped at a chevron gas station. they found drugs along with several sawed-off shotguns. >> the way the weapons have been altered, they are designed to conceal, hide. and produce and inflict a lot of damage rapidly. >> getting the weapons off the street made our
from a law enforcement perspective. you would have to have a guard outside of every classroom. >> armed guard would negatively impact the learning environment. he said he is for gun control and removing the barriers to mental health treatment >>> a teenager shot earlier this month is speaking out for the first time. she said she is lucky to be alive. a gunman stormed the mall and killing people. >> she and a friend were able to make it out to ask for help. >> it is...
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. >>> under the revised three strikes law, in november, voters approved prop 36 which requires that a life sentence only be given for a third felony if it's a serious or violent crime. about 3700 prisoners may qualify for resentencing hearings and some inmates have already won their release. >>> a christmas eve storm is headed our way. rosemary will be back to tell us where and when the rain will hit. >>> and how san jose police officers are helping to spread christmas cheer. >>> here is a look at the senate bridge. you can see -- san mateo bridge. you can see traffic is moving nicely. we'll tell you about some free parking in san francisco -- coming up. >>> welcome back. san jose police are helping to make this christmas a little brighter for some children. officers loaded up their patrol cars yesterday with dozens of gift bags filled with toys. the gifts were given specifically to children who really need the holiday cheer. >> we're seeing people at their worst a lot of times. a lot of domestic violence, a lot of disturbances around the holidays. a lot of times we see frightened chi
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he's been in law enforcement for 45 years. fremont police captain richard has been named interim chief and his fir day is -- first day is tomorrow. >>> investigators are expected to release nor more information about a deadly shooting. friends and relatives of anthony banta held a vigil last night. they are struggling to understand why officers felt the need to shoot and kill him. >> i don't think he had ever been in a fight in his life. him and his brother were cocaptains on the wrestling team in high school and were role models for all their friends. >> loved ones say he may have suffered some type of mental break down. however, they add that he barely weighed 120 pounds and was a gentle person. >>> in another police shooting in contra costa county a man wounded by officers remains in critical condition this morning. 48-year-old michael christopher johnson pistol whipped his girlfriend at a gas station thursday night. they say he ignored their order to stop and even pointed his gun at her and that is when two officers say th
he's been in law enforcement for 45 years. fremont police captain richard has been named interim chief and his fir day is -- first day is tomorrow. >>> investigators are expected to release nor more information about a deadly shooting. friends and relatives of anthony banta held a vigil last night. they are struggling to understand why officers felt the need to shoot and kill him. >> i don't think he had ever been in a fight in his life. him and his brother were cocaptains on the...